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Description Strong character development makes stories engaging and relatable. This resource includes 8 PowerPoints covering character traits, descriptions, and word choices, plus worksheets like character grids, thinking bubbles, and activity guides to support effective character development in writing.

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  • Overview of developing character resources.pdf 303.83 KB
  • National curriculum PoS for developing character.pdf 324.21 KB
  • Character grid 1.pdf 333.47 KB
  • Character grid 2.pdf 326.88 KB
  • Character grid 3.pdf 331.96 KB
  • Character grid sample Goldlilocks.pdf 333.28 KB
  • Character saying thinking feeling.pdf 325.10 KB
  • Describe the characters (adjectives).pdf 355.30 KB
  • How to develop character suggestions.pdf 364.25 KB
  • More about me.pdf 313.37 KB
  • Think about a character from the story.pdf 326.79 KB
  • What do we know about character and setting.pdf 336.42 KB
  • Character quiz.pptx 1.37 MB
  • Characters - saying thinking feeling.pptx 1.29 MB
  • Characters in different situations KS1.pptx 1.17 MB
  • Characters in traditional tales KS1.pptx 1.30 MB
  • Choosing the right words Building up phrases.pptx 1.17 MB
  • Choosing the right words Precise nouns.pptx 1.21 MB
  • Developing a character KS1 Appearance.pptx 1.32 MB
  • Developing a character KS1.pptx 1.28 MB

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